Mr Color / MRP / Tamiya - cleaning question

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I am considering options beyond Vallejo and can find no decent information online, so I thought I’d try and tap in to your collective experience. Apologies if this is a duplicate thread; I’m on the road and using my phone.

My question is this: what do you use to clean the following?

Mr Color
MRP
Tamiya

I would always use the matching branded thinning medium and my only concern is keeping the airbrush clean.

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For Mr Color I use cheap cellulose/lacquer thinner. I hear it's very good for MRP too.
 

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I’m still in two minds. The main issue is the flammable, hazardous nature of the things.

I pretty much only use three colours (white, sky & EDSG) so might be worth trialling with the first that runs out.
 

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I use Mr levelling thinner....same as I use to dilute the paint.
 

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Yes, but I do’t spray often enough to think it’s an issue. I only use a few mL to clean through the brush, then strip the brush and use a few more mL to wipe down the needle, clean through the nozzle, and clean the cup and brush.
 

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With MRP I use i.p.a. mostly with the benefit that it is cheap bought in bulk (but store it safely...)

I also use Mr Tool Cleaner as it is stronger than i.p.a. and lacquer thinners. I don't use it all the time, only if I think it needs some extra cleaning power or when I do a full strip clean at the end of a project. https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/product/400ml-mr-tool-cleaner-r-mr-hobby-t-116

I have not tried it but you can get bulk purchases of lacquer cleaner from hardware shops or on-line that can clean just about anything, strong stuff.

One word of warning - make sure your airbrush seals are solvent proof before using Mr Tool cleaner of lacquer cleaner.
 

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Thanks for the feedback. All really useful info for consideration.

On the storing bulk IPA, I would store in the garage, well out of reach of the kids, and bring it in in small quantities.

I had considered the O rings. I guess the only solution is to clean in soapy water after each use. No big deal.
 
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